The Yakovlev Yak-38 (Russian: Яковлев Як-38; NATO reporting name: “Forger”) was Soviet Naval Aviation’s only operational VTOL strike fighter aircraft in addition to being its first operational carrier-based fixed-wing aircraft. It was developed specifically for, and served almost exclusively on, the Kiev-class aircraft carriers (heavy aviation cruiser in Russian classification).
Vadim Zadorozhny’s Museum of Equipment, Moscow
Years of production: 1974-1989
Country of origin: USSR
Issued: 231 items
Weight: 7.5 t
Speed: 1210 km / h
Ceiling: 12000 m
Crew: 1 person
